"I'm probably going to die here" – the tragic story of a doctor trapped in a cave
In 2009, a strange death occurred in the US. A 26-year-old doctor went to a cave in Utah and got stuck in a dead-end passage. No matter how hard the rescuers tried, they could not get the young man out.
"I'll probably die here" – the tragic story of a doctor trapped in a cave
In 2009, a strange death occurred in the US. A 26-year-old doctor entered a cave in Utah and got stuck in a dead-end passage. No matter how hard the rescuers tried, they could not pull the young man out. As a result, the doctor, left upside down with his head below his feet, suffered and died right there.
Many unusual deaths have happened in the world. Events involving famous people have remained in the memories of many. For example, dancer Isadora Duncan died while out for a car ride due to a scarf that got wrapped around the vehicle's wheel. Billionaire Sanjay Kapoor died from a bee sting. Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt went for a swim and drowned in the sea.
There are many such examples. Our hero today, John Jones, also passed away in a strange manner. Unfortunately, what made him famous was not his life's work, but how he died.
Nutty Putty is one of the famous caves in Utah, USA, first explored in 1960 by speleologist Dale Green. The scientist named the cave Nutty Putty because of the abundance of clay inside it, which means nut paste in English.
Up to 5,000 people visit the cave every year.
The main danger there was the slipperiness of the surfaces. As the flow of people increased, the rocks became even smoother under the influence of endless footsteps.
The most famous spot in the cave is called the "Big Slide". This place got its name because it is very slippery underfoot. In 2006, a study began to assess the high impact of people on Nutty Putty. After conclusions were drawn on the situation, it was proposed to limit the number of visitors to the cave. Shortly after, a barrier was installed at the entrance to the cave, and it was temporarily closed to visitors.
After safety requirements regulating entry to the cave were developed, it reopened on May 18, 2009. However, in November of that year, the cave was closed to visitors permanently. The reason for this was the death of a young man named John Jones.